Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.63, 482.42 and 87.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 321.63, 482.42 and 87.36 is: 131.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321.63 : 482.42 = 87.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321.63/482.42 = 87.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321.63x = 482.42 × 87.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321.63x = 42,144.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,144.53/321.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131.03
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